A home near New Pond in Canterbury was badly damaged last night in a three-alarm fire, according to fire officials.

The fire at 89 Canterbury Shore Drive was reported at 6:46 p.m., and a fire engine and tanker from Belmont were the first to arrive on the scene, according to Dick Wright, chief coordinator for the Capital Area Mutual Aid Compact.

Within two hours, the fire was under control, though the house was still smoking. Firefighters said they expected to remain at the scene late into the chilly, rainy night.